Who got stuck in the snow before with the stock tires? What did u do?

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

Hmmm... this one is a bit unexpected - I experimented with taking my sandbags out for a couple days - after the first major snowfall/icy conditions, I promptly threw them back in.
I actually found the tail to be more lively and squirmy without them.
Probably good for traction to get uphill or away from a stoplight though (I have 60 kgs in the back now)

I guess the best thing to do is experiment (sandbags are about $5 apiece, so it isn't going to bankrupt you to try)

At the end of the day, it boils down to what you are used to. If you are used to having the sandbags in there, don't take them out. If you aren't, don't add them right before a major snowstorm.

[BRZfan]

Don't forget about using a bag of kitty litter under the wheels.. dead cats can also be used.

Originally Posted by reeves

First, if you have room, you should back the car up a little to get momentum getting past the spot you're having a hard time getting through. If you can't do that, you can always try putting a wodden board, gravel, or small rocks under & in front of the rear tires so they have a little more traction. Hope that helps!

[BRZfan]

Handling would not be much affected (with bags) if all the driving was in ice and snow.

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

And I feel compelled to post in contradiction to this statement again, as sand bags can make the car's handling less predictable in a skid.

[BRZfan]

Haven't heard about any discussion if tires were all season or summer performance.
I am in the Midwest and summer performance tires came with my BRZ. Probably normal issue.
If summer performance tires were used with the OP's vehicle then the car probably should not have been driven. I agree with an earlier poster: Keep it at the dealership until appropriate to drive it. A good dealer would have suggested it. Note: Summer performance tires should not be use at temps under 40 degrees F.

[b rawr z]

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Don't forget about using a bag of kitty litter under the wheels.. dead cats can also be used.

Lol. Ill keep that mind.

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[bakerr6]

I got stuck yesterday after making a 2 hour trip from work. I didn't get stuck until I actually tried to pull onto our main road. It's straight up hill and it wasn't plowed. We ended up using a tractor to pull it into the driveway lol

[PoorMansRacing]

I got stuck in the middle of one of these east coast snow storms in my car while I was commuting home. The snow was suppose to happen late that night, so I didn't take my truck out. Unfortunately, the snow started during the afternoon commute. I live in a very rural area, so once I got on the road leading to my house, I knew I was screwed. I got stuck on a hill, so I backed out of the area I was stuck in, had to get into first, tried to get the backend to lightly fish tail back and forth, and did that ever so slightly every time I got a little bit of traction. I also tried going in a zig-zag fashion, so I wasn't directly facing upwards and sliding back. It was scary, because I was getting closer to a pole, but after 10 minutes I was able to get up the hill and continue my very slow drive home. I honestly have no idea how I made it up that hill or how I made it home. The car is now in storage

[BRZBlack]

This car weighs nothing.... have a friend give you a push =D

Outside of that, I was shown by my older brother looong ago that a bag of kitty litter works wonders. Absorbs water, gives you traction and a little bit of weight over the rear axle. Small shovel and a blanket with some of those chemical plastic hand warmer things.

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by b rawr z

For now I don't think I need sands. I dont plan to take it out of the garage anytime soon cause this weather is gonna get worse this weekend.

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That's a bit of a shame - once you get used to it, tail-happy shenanigans in an empty parking lot can be a lot of fun.
Just make sure there are no steep grades or hills.

[b rawr z]

Originally Posted by bakerr6

I got stuck yesterday after making a 2 hour trip from work. I didn't get stuck until I actually tried to pull onto our main road. It's straight up hill and it wasn't plowed. We ended up using a tractor to pull it into the driveway lol

At least u had a tractor to help

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[b rawr z]

Originally Posted by BRZTimeTrials

I got stuck in the middle of one of these east coast snow storms in my car while I was commuting home. The snow was suppose to happen late that night, so I didn't take my truck out. Unfortunately, the snow started during the afternoon commute. I live in a very rural area, so once I got on the road leading to my house, I knew I was screwed. I got stuck on a hill, so I backed out of the area I was stuck in, had to get into first, tried to get the backend to lightly fish tail back and forth, and did that ever so slightly every time I got a little bit of traction. I also tried going in a zig-zag fashion, so I wasn't directly facing upwards and sliding back. It was scary, because I was getting closer to a pole, but after 10 minutes I was able to get up the hill and continue my very slow drive home. I honestly have no idea how I made it up that hill or how I made it home. The car is now in storage

Shoulda taken the truck that day..at least u have it in storage now

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[b rawr z]

Originally Posted by BRZBlack

This car weighs nothing.... have a friend give you a push =D

Outside of that, I was shown by my older brother looong ago that a bag of kitty litter works wonders. Absorbs water, gives you traction and a little bit of weight over the rear axle. Small shovel and a blanket with some of those chemical plastic hand warmer things.

So kitty litter is the way to go instead of sands. Gotcha thanks

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[Monkey_Boy]

One thing I have not heard suggested...and this is in the manual.

Turn off the traction control.

You do not want to DRIVE it with the TC off, but it can help you get un-stuck if the nanny isn't shutting down the tire-spin as soon as it starts to break free. Once you are out of the stuck place, turn it back on and immediately call to get real tires.

[b rawr z]

Originally Posted by Monkey_Boy

One thing I have not heard suggested...and this is in the manual.

Turn off the traction control.

You do not want to DRIVE it with the TC off, but it can help you get un-stuck if the nanny isn't shutting down the tire-spin as soon as it starts to break free. Once you are out of the stuck place, turn it back on and immediately call to get real tires.

I tried that a couple of times. My timing might have been bad and didnt try enough. Thanks for the tip.

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